Inter-play of trauma and disease ― a case report

Determining cause and manner of death in medico legal cases is paramount importance forensic practice. A 29 year old woman was brought by the police for autopsy with history assault her boyfriend. As per initial investigation crime scene visit police, case registered as culpable homicide amounting to murder. Autopsy revealed that deceased had acute on chronic meningitis, a natural disease incompatible life if left untreated. It also observed there faint ligature mark around neck multiple contusions at places over body. There were no features suggestive asphyxia or other findings which could alone death. The alive some time after assault. Considering these facts, attributed meningitis further it opined have expedited